We'd like to wish a farewell to our summer students at the Kemptown warehouse, Spencer MacLean and Liam Benedict. Good luck in your first year at University! 🎓
About us
Divert NS is a not-for-profit corporation championing recycling in Nova Scotia. For over 25 years, we’ve helped build a recycling culture through environmental stewardship, education, and programming, helping to make Nova Scotia a recognized global innovator in waste diversion solutions.
- Website
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http://divertns.ca
External link for Divert NS
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Truro, NS
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Recycling, Innovation, and Stewardship
Locations
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Primary
35 Commercial St.
Truro, NS B2N 3H9, CA
Employees at Divert NS
Updates
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Your plastic water bottle is a cool back-to-school accessory, but what’s much cooler is recycling it! Take your recyclables home with you, or place them in your school’s recycling bins. Be too cool for school, and unlock a future of possibility for our environment. #PlasticRecycling #backtoschool
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Recycling is awesome, but did you know a lot of items can be reused or repurposed? Frisco from 4-H Nova Scotia learned some new ways to reuse old items! Learn more about reusing and repurposing at the 4-H recycling competition sponsored by Divert NS, on September 27: https://lnkd.in/gFkqVhps #4HNovaScotia #DivertNS #ReduseReuseRecycle
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The power is in your hands. Recycle. ♻️ Learn more about the power of recycling your beverage containers by visiting: https://lnkd.in/g3ZB3CPc
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Nominate your local Enviro-Depot™ for a chance to win $500! Support the environmental heroes in your community, and let us know why your local Enviro-Depot™ deserves to be celebrated. Nominations close August 30, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eJEPEfs9 #DivertNS #EnviroDepotoftheYear #EnviroDepot
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Back to school is right around the corner! 🎒 Here are some eco-friendly tips to prepare you for September: • Visit your local thrift stores for back to school clothes and backpacks. • Bring a refillable water bottle to school. • Consider walking or biking when possible. Happy back to school season! Visit our website for more learning resources: https://lnkd.in/gR9a-38a #BackToSchool #EcoFriendlyTips
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Did you know? PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is the plastic used for most beverage containers. It's strong, lightweight, and 100% recyclable! You can identify a PET beverage bottle by looking for the recycling symbol with the number 1 inside. #PETRecycling #PlasticRecycling #CircularEconomy #BCRNC
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Calling all repair enthusiasts! 📣 Can you repair bikes or small appliances? Sew a button or upcycle old clothing? Fix a broken piece of furniture? We are seeking talented individuals who excel at giving new life to broken items. If you or someone you know has a knack for fixing, we would love to connect with you about the opportunity to participate in repair events happening during Waste Reduction Week in October! To reach out and for more information please email us at [email protected]
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Did you know that you pay a deposit when purchasing a regulated beverage in Nova Scotia? When you return your empty containers to an Enviro-Depot™, you receive your refund in the amounts shown below. To review what is accepted for refunds, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gu3tJ_DA
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Cleaning up litter not only improves the aesthetics of our beautiful province, but it also plays a vital role in protecting the health of our environment and wildlife. Organizing or participating in local cleanups helps beautify our surroundings and plays a crucial role in safeguarding Nova Scotia’s natural environment. 🌿🌍 Read the full article on the power of litter clean-ups and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gQrmZs5m #DivertNS #LitterCleanUp #NovaScotia